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Compare train and bus for Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
A train is $1 (€0.85) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC
How to get from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:25 PM0h45Raleigh, Bus Station2:10 PMDurham Station$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:25 PM0h45Raleigh, Bus Station2:10 PMDurham Station$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:25 PM0h30Raleigh, Bus Station3:55 PMDurham Station$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 75 Piedmont12:45 PM0h30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC1:15 PMDurham Station, Durham, NC$121One-way0 transfers
- 73 Piedmont10:00 AM0h30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC10:30 AMDurham Station, Durham, NC$121One-way0 transfers
- 71 Piedmont6:30 AM0h30Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC7:00 AMDurham Station, Durham, NC$121One-way0 transfers
- 4:15 AM0h35Raleigh, Bus Station4:50 AMDurham Station$111One-way0 transfers
- 12:30 AM0h35Raleigh, Bus Station1:05 AMDurham Station$111One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:45 AM0h40Raleigh, New Bern Avenue (Exxon), NC8:25 AMDurham Station$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC:
A train is $1 (€0.85) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Raleigh, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Raleigh, NC and Durham, NC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC and arrive in Durham Station, Durham, NC.
- Buses mostly depart from Raleigh, Bus Station and arrive in Durham Station.
- Travel with Greyhound, GoRaleigh to go to Durham, NC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Durham, NC by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 5 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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